C1
poke vs prod
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pokeverb/poʊk/ | Meaning to push someone or something quickly with your finger or a pointed object | Goes with poke your head | Example She poked her head around the door and said hello. |
| prodverb/prɑːd/ | Meaning to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object | Goes with prod with a stick | Example My friends kept prodding me to apply for the job. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He gently at the sleeping dog with his foot.